Tenants in apartment above made NOISE – bangs, thumps day & night in kitchen & bedroom. Went up to talk. Their door slammed in my face. Super and Landlord said they’d speak to tenant. Noise continued even after more complaints.

Appeals to several local attorneys were fruitless. A lawyer said he gets $200 an hour. I couldn’t afford it.

New Equal law allows me to prepare a case. The attorney who agrees with me is now guaranteed his/her fee.